Fishing Report 1/4/2023

Grand Lake - 6-8” of ice with about 8” snow on top. Slushy in areas. Fishing has been excellent for Rainbows and Browns in the early mornings in less than 12 ft of water. Small tungsten jigs tipped with Wax worm, micro tube jigs or small jointed Clam Pinhead spoons have all been producing. Lake trout have been fair in 30-50ft of water with small glow grub or black grub tipped with a small piece of sucker. - Dan Shannon - Guide, Fishing with Bernie.

Lake Granby - 3-4” of ice. Some foot traffic, but have not seen any machines out yet. The heavy snow brought lots of slush. We need some consecutive cold nights to firm things up. Fishing has been very good for all species. Look for best Rainbow trout action in Cutthroat bay up in the shallows early and late in the day. Small tungsten jig tipped with gulp minnow, or Clam Silkie has been producing well. Lake trout bite has been very good in 20-60ft of water. Small natural color tubes, grubs or brightly colored spoons tipped with sucker have been producing good bites from under 20” fish. Fishing with Bernie Guide, Dan Shannon

Williams Fork - 8”+ of ice throughout the lake with about 6” snow cover on top. Water Level 48%. Bite for lake trout has been very good. Focus on your numbers fish in 30-60’ of water, Radical glow grub, or Clam Leach Flutter spoons worked on the bottom have been producing. The large lake trout bite has been very good as well, up-size your baits, large tubes, minnow imitations and be willing to drill some holes to chase down that elusive bite. The rainbow and kokanee action has been slow due to no recent stocking as CPW combats the gill lice. Fishing with Bernie Guide, Dan Shannon.

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